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Read more about the article What do you want inscribed on your  gravestone?

What do you want inscribed on your gravestone?

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:July 31, 2014
  • Post category:Words

The Moth recently asked what you would like inscribed on your gravestone when you die in conjunction with a Main Stage show in Brooklyn’s Greenwood Cemetery. Since I have no…

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Read more about the article John Lennon’s “Imagine” is not a good song. I think you’ll agree.

John Lennon’s “Imagine” is not a good song. I think you’ll agree.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:July 30, 2014
  • Post category:Critic/Music

I don’t like the song “Imagine.” I know. For many of you, this is blasphemy. For years, I loved the song. Sang it whenever it came on. Then I was…

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Read more about the article Lucky Nani

Lucky Nani

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:July 30, 2014
  • Post category:Family

Luckier grandchildren.  

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Read more about the article The solution to all of my ponytail, pigtail, and braiding woes

The solution to all of my ponytail, pigtail, and braiding woes

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:July 29, 2014
  • Post category:Family/Idea

Other than simple brushing, I can do nothing with my daughter’s hair. I can’t braid it. I can’t pin it back with a barrette. I can’t wrap it in a…

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Read more about the article Friendly’s slogans leave a lot to be desired

Friendly’s slogans leave a lot to be desired

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:July 29, 2014
  • Post category:Food and Drink/Words

A list of slogans from Friendly’s restaurants from over the years: "You're in for a nice surprise" (1979–1982) "There's no place like home" (1985–1989) "Oh, that looks good!" (2010–2013) "High…

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Read more about the article You’ll be shocked to discover who favors old fashioned ink and paper over digital composition

You’ll be shocked to discover who favors old fashioned ink and paper over digital composition

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:July 28, 2014
  • Post category:Teaching/The Writing Process

I’ve been teaching writing to students ages 12-16 for the past three weeks. Seven students in all. Every one of them is an excellent writer. A couple are legitimately gifted.…

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Read more about the article She can’t fly, which would be cool, but my daughter’s super power is still impressive.

She can’t fly, which would be cool, but my daughter’s super power is still impressive.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:July 28, 2014
  • Post category:Family

My daughter made her own mask from paper, tape, marker, and string. I’m not sure what she was going for, but I think she looks legitimately creepy when wearing it.…

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Read more about the article Sister loves brother

Sister loves brother

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:July 27, 2014
  • Post category:Family

I am certain that I was never as sweet to my siblings. Not even close. I’m not sure if I was even nice to my siblings. Thank goodness Elysha’s genes…

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Read more about the article I don’t love bathing my kids. Except I often do.

I don’t love bathing my kids. Except I often do.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:July 26, 2014
  • Post category:Family/Parenting

I am not a huge fan of bathing the kids. I don’t mind shampooing their hair, and I don’t mind scrubbing their feet, but once the actual work is done…

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Read more about the article My annual list of my shortcomings and flaws is being written now. Suggestions welcomed.

My annual list of my shortcomings and flaws is being written now. Suggestions welcomed.

  • Post author:Matthew Dicks
  • Post published:July 26, 2014
  • Post category:Autobiography

In preparation for the fourth annual listing and publishing of my shortcomings and flaws, I invite you to write to me about any shortcomings or flaws that you think I…

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